Latest ""
When does the continuing resolution expire, and how does it work?
CRs limit the ability of federal agencies to initiate new programs and hiring and adds administrative burdens.
Biden pitches ‘premium pay’ for federal firefighters
Premium pay would apply portal-to-portal, meaning that payment includes time spent before and after actual duties are performed.
Biden signs law preserving retirement for federal first responders
The bill’s language also touches on pay.
Most common barrier to retaining federal firefighters? Low pay.
Housing stipends for firefighters would also incentivize the job, but agencies would have to request that authority from Congress before offering them.
Should vets get preference for promotions in government jobs?
Federal law grants extra points to veterans applying for government jobs, but does not apply these points to promotions, transfers or other changes once a person is already employed. This U.S. territory did things differently.
By Natalie Gross